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Governor, national taxpayer advocate promote tax cuts Governor, national taxpayer advocate promote tax cuts

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA - Governor Greg Gianforte and Grover Norquist of Americans for Tax Reform held a press conference at the State Capitol on Jan. 30, to discuss his proposals to reduce Montana’s income tax rate and to deliver permanent property tax relief for homeowners at their primary residence. “I’m pleased to be joined today by Grover Norquist who is here at the invitation of some legislators to discuss the importance of delivering meaningful, permanent tax relief for Montanans,” Gov. Gianforte said. “With advocates like Grover and with our partners in the legislature who understand the importance of permanent tax reli...


FVCC Theatre announces upcoming production

KALISPELL - Flathead Valley Community College’s Theatre Department presents “The Art of Dining” by Tina Howe, opening Feb. 6.  Cal and Ellen are the owners and sole staff of a small, elegant gourmet restaurant. Cal’s main preoccupation is paying back the loan they took to start i...


Providence St. Joseph Medical Center announces new CAO

News from Providence  St. Joseph Hospital POLSON — Providence Montana has announced that Caryl Perdaems, MPA, OTR, CLT-LANA, has accepted the role of Chief Administrative Officer for Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson, and will start on Feb. 3. Caryl joins the Providence famil...


MT unemployment lower than national average

News from the office of Governor Gianforte  HELENA — Governor Gianforte recently announced the unemployment rate in December marked a year of historically low unemployment, with a record 42 consecutive months of unemployment at or below 3.4 percent. “In Montana, our economy is strong...


Legislative Notes Legislative Notes

The right to private property is one of the fundamental aspects of life in America, and the Constitution makes sure to establish this. Following that example, the drafters of Montana’s State Constitution included safeguards for private property as well, with ownership and protection of property appeari...


Chief Justice Cory Swanson announces Water Court appointments

News from the Montana Judicial Branch HELENA — Montana Supreme Court Chief Justice Cory Swanson today announced the appointments of the Chief and Associate Water Judges for the Montana Water Court. Chief Water Judge Russ McElyea retired in 2024 after a long and distinguished career as a water j...


Governor applauds Trump administration for protecting women, girls

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA -  Governor Greg Gianforte today applauded President Donald J. Trump and the U.S. Department of Education for protecting women and girls in schools and on college campuses.   Today’s action by the Trump administration returns to t...


Dana Rashid receives $1M Keck Award Dana Rashid receives $1M Keck Award

By Reagan Cotton, MSU News Service BOZEMAN — The project began as an effort to re-engineer ancestral dinosaur traits in modern birds.   Dana Rashid, an assistant research professor in Montana State University’s Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology, had collaborated with the Mu...


ServeMontana Awards now open for nominations

News from the Governor’s Office of Community Service HELENA — The Governor’s Office of Community Service (GOCS) has announced it is accepting nominations for the annual ServeMontana Awards. In partnership with Montana’s Credit Unions, these awards recognize Montana citizens wh...


ServeMontana Awards now open for nominations

News from the Governor’s Office of Community Service HELENA — The Governor’s Office of Community Service (GOCS) has announced it is accepting nominations for the annual ServeMontana Awards. In partnership with Montana’s Credit Unions, these awards recognize Montana citizens wh...


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